Genevieve Cook
LaFayette,GA
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with over 20 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Paramedic Lieutenant
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Paramedic
Erlanger Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Walker County Emergency Services
12.2008 - 07.2015
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GACurrent
Certificate - Paramedic Technology
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01-2000
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01-1997
Skills
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Stabilization
- Nursing Assignments
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- PHTLS
- BLS
- ACLS
- TECC
- PALS
- EPC
- AMLS
- GA eNLC RN License
- GA Paramedic License
- TN Critical Care Paramedic License
Accomplishments
1997: Rookie of the Year: MedStat EMS
2006: Medic of the Year: Hutcheson EMS
2010: LifeSaver Award: Catoosa County
2014: Medic of the Year: Walker County
2015: Danny Hall Memorial Medic of the Year: Region 1
2015: Exemplary Service Award: Walker County
2022: Tommy Gayler Medical Call of the Year: Region 1
2022: Vocation Excellence Award: Dalton Rotary Club
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic Lieutenant
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Paramedic
Erlanger Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2020
Paramedic/Firefighter
Walker County Emergency Services
12.2008 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Certificate - Paramedic Technology
Dalton State College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Dalton State College
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